IN PURSUIT
IN PURSUIT
Nia Lopez
All about the PhDs in making. Find the place where your talent meets the world needs. This is your host, Nia Lopez. If you are someone thinking about applying for a PhD abroad, or you are already a PhD student and considering a move to industry, this podcast is for you. Here we talk about how to find a PhD abroad, insider PhD advice and non academic careers after PhD. Welcome!
What is more important while choosing your PhD position, university rankings or supervisor? Here is my take on this.
1. You need to know among the metrics that they measure what matters the most. So when it comes to PhD, take the university rankings with a big grain of salt! Follow my journey on Instagram @in pursuit_phds in the making or you can write to me at [email protected]. https://www.nialopez.com/
Jul 9, 2022
6 min
Academia or Industry? 3 small steps to decide your career move
Transitioning from academia to industry is not something that happens overnight. The many stories I have heard, they have spent years in academia before moving to industry. As always everyone’s story is different. For instance, I am someone who moved to the other side before finishing my PhD. I am the kind of person who loves to have a backup plan for a backup plan. I knew that academia is not for me by the second year, so I started preparing for the move since then.  We will discuss three scenarios to help choose your options in academia/industry  1. A people person or A task person 2. Plans or No plans? 3. Money factor www.nialopez.com
Jul 8, 2022
12 min
Should I do a PhD?
In this episode, we talk about the reasons why you should do a PhD and why you should not do a PhD. Ultimately, it is the individual's decision whether or not to pursue a PhD. Before making a decision, Speak to your tutors/previous supervisors Speak to PhD students Understand the value of doing a PhD Reflect on your future self
Jul 8, 2022
10 min
5 things no one told me about a PhD
In this episode, you will learn about  1. What got you here won't get you there 2. Decide your goals early 3. Failure is inevitable 4. Being organised is an understatement for a PhD 5. Its never too early to start writing your thesis 
Jun 17, 2022
12 min
In PURSUIT-PhDs in the making
Hey everybody, this is Nia from Sydney and you're listening to the In pursuit- podcast, the show that helps wanna be PhDs to find a career that takes you places. We talk about finding a PhD abroad, Insider PhD advice and insights, and non-academic careers post PhD. Let’s find the place where your talent meets the world’s needs. Welcome to the show!
Jun 15, 2022
6 min